Top 10 Most Attractive Birds: A team of researchers from the Finnish Museum of Natural History embarked on an intriguing quest to understand the diverse human responses towards different bird species.
The 10 most attractive birds in the world
Top 10 Most Attractive Birds: A team of researchers from the Finnish Museum of Natural History embarked on an intriguing quest to understand the diverse human responses towards different bird species. They used a unique online app called Iratebirds to conduct a global examination of how people perceive the appearance of birds. This platform allowed users to express their preferences by evaluating photographs of birds and indicating their tastes.
The study covered a wide range of bird species known to humanity, resulting in a comprehensive ranking of the most attractive birds. Using a scale of 1 to 10, researchers rated the aesthetic appeal of nearly 10,000 bird species around the world.
The 10 most attractive birds
According to Anna Haukka, Ph.D. Researcher from the University of Helsinki, who participated in the study, analysis of bird-watching habits in Finland revealed that colorful, small to medium-sized birds tended to rank high in terms of attractiveness. Among the ten most admired species, half were birds of prey, including owls (four species), eagles, falcons and hawks. The snowy owl won the top award for attractiveness, not only in Finland but also achieving a high likability score on a global scale.
Here is the full list:
|
Range |
Bird name |
Classification |
Found in |
|
1 |
Black-backed dwarf kingfisher |
8.21 |
Southeast Asia |
|
2 |
yellow-throated toucan |
8.17 |
South America and North America |
|
3 |
lesser violet |
8.15 |
Highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama; mountains of northern Venezuela and the Andes from western Venezuela to western Bolivia |
|
4 |
Violet-headed woodnymph |
8.11 |
South America |
|
5 |
Rainbow bee-eater |
8.10 |
South Australia |
|
6 |
Coastal Hummingbird |
8.09 |
North America |
|
7 |
Black-billed Streamertail |
8.08 |
Eastern Jamaica |
|
8 |
Malagasy kingfisher |
8.06 |
madagascar island |
|
9 |
Purple-backed Fairywren |
8.04 |
Northwest Australia |
|
10 |
Snowy Owl |
8.03 |
North Pole, southern Canada, northern United States, parts of Asia and Europe |
The 10 most attractive birds: important facts
- The black-backed dwarf kingfisher builds its nests inside underground tunnels that lead to a sloping egg chamber.
- The distinctive feature of the Yellow-throated Toucan is its loud and powerful cry.
- The lesser violet holds the record for the highest recorded flight speed among hummingbirds, reaching an impressive speed of 140 km/h (90 mph) during a chase.
- The violet-headed wood nymph, which measures approximately 4.4 inches (11.1 cm) in total length including tail, possesses a bill of approximately 0.7 inches (1.8 cm) and a tongue measuring around 1.6 inches (4 cm) in length.
- Among the Meropidae species found in Australia, the rainbow bee-eater is the only representative of the bee-eater family.
- Costa’s hummingbirds possess the ability to enter a state of torpor, significantly reducing their heart rate and body temperature, particularly in response to lower nighttime temperatures. While in torpor, Costa’s hummingbirds’ hearts beat about 50 times per minute. On the contrary, when they are awake and at rest, their heart rate increases significantly, ranging between 500 and 900 beats per minute.
- The feeding behavior of Red-billed Streamertails includes floating in the air, giving the illusion of immobility.
- Despite its name, the malachite kingfisher exhibits two distinct color patterns. Its belly and chest feature a mix of reddish brown and white tones, while its dorsal region is predominantly adorned in shades of blue.
- Purple-crowned kinglets reside in small family groups consisting of between 2 and 6 or more birds. Snowy owls have bristles on their beaks that help detect nearby objects. Although the beak is mainly covered by facial feathers, its hooked shape allows it to grab prey and tear flesh.
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